We stayed here from Sunday to Friday and were practically the only guests in the cottage during our entire stay. We booked a 1 room cottage and were upgraded to a 2 bedroom- which was nice and spacious. The unit was clean and had basic utensils and pots/pans. The master bedroom shower and toilet did not have running water so we used the guest bathroom as the main bathroom - full disclosure- we didn't notify mgt during our stay because we were fine just using the spare. I recommend bringing your own towels as the towels all smelled of mildew. There is a little island just right next to the resort which has goats and chickens on it. You can boat or kayak over and walk on the island. I would not consider this a resort per se, but there were boats for rent and the kayaks were free for guest use. We rented a pontoon and had a great time on the lake. The boat was dated, but ran fine. The staff was accommodating and friendly. The property has a bunch of campers very close together- some better kept than others. Overall the property appeared cluttered with chairs, bicycles and grills. It has a nice view of the water and was mostly quiet during our stay. They are very dog friendly and the management and staff also bring their dogs during the day. All the dogs got along pretty good. read more

Not a resort. A trailer park on a lake. Exceptionally poorly maintained in every aspect. Very run down. No sewer!! Campers/trailers emptied by hand every few days and carried to holding tank at entrance. The smell is horrible. We went for eclipse. The camper we rented was filthy. We had to clean the air filter right off. Filth literally hanging down in our faces. Filter stiff with grease and dirt. Lost count of dead bugs that had been squashed in ceiling and left there by cleaner. Mattress thin, bedding stained. Blinds bent, broken, spattered, and greasy. This unit never should have been rented. It got worse. First flush of toilet revealed poor maintenance. The odor drove us & everything we owned out at 1030 at night. Thankful our inlaws were there with their camper or we would have had to sleep in car. (August). No response to multiple calls. While re loading car, a resident offered to look at it. Bless her! While it did get better, the smell of raw sewage never left. It was again, at times, again, overwhelming. The owner minimized this problem, but did admit, as we were leaving a day early, that the unit probably shouldn't have been rented. No refund offered. He did say we could have a free night the next time we came. Those three stick built units do exist, but were unavailable 8 months before our visit. They look nice, but your view? We were promised a 5 th wheel, brand new. Everyone we spoke to there for eclipse was promised same thing, then told same story upon their arrival as to what it wasn't available. Not a single rental unit I saw was clean or properly maintained. We slept one night out of three in their camper. The smell, the filth, angry young man next door with blasting music...we braved the eclipse traffic rather than stay one day longer. We will be watching our credit card very carefully. I will say, everyone we met, with only the exception of loud guy next door & drunken lady who fell off a seat and saw $$$$, everyone else was very nice. Even owner was polite. I didn't believe a word he said, but he was polite. If you go, bring everything! Note no sewer, no cable, no wifi, no potable water. And pay cash. Don't count on your phone working either. read more

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We rented a house from Lakeside Marina in Eutawville S.C for 3 days. August 13 14 15 2021 With a pontoon boat. This house was not as advertised. It is out dated from the video that I was told to view on YouTube the central air was not working. They did finally get some window units in the place. Yet the place is un kept. It is way out dated and needs major repairs. Nice location but not worth the price. read more

Other people have called it a trailer park on a lake, and I'm not sure I would give it that sort of compliment. The campers are so close you can hear your neighbors conversations. We had to park on the boat ramp when we first arrived because there was no parking and that's where Jim told us to park. Then 9 o'clock rolls around and we were told me had to move. The camper we stayed in was nearly falling apart. The outside had fire damage. & there was an AWFUL constant smell of propane. The inside wasn't any better. The ceiling was caving in above the head of the bed. The light is damaged and covered with electrical tape. The only bathroom's door doesn't even have a knob, which could have been a serious issue for a child had they gotten locked in. The AC had constant condensation dripping off it. It covered the floor no matter how many things we put below it to catch it. We took out a pontoon boat that had a registration sticker from 05! The registration was 14 YEARS old. The boat barely ran. He had to teach us how to jimmy the throttle to get it to start and it was always a hassle. & the boat kept shutting off in neutral. The owner said my husband looked "mechanically inclined" enough to handle it. Thankfully he IS good with those things, but we had our toddler with us, if that had been just me, I would've been stranded. None of the gauges in the boat worked so we were constantly stopping to check the gas level. The trim for the engine didn't work. The anchor was WAY too small for that size boat. We also had our dog with us, a 2 1/2 year old lab, Lake. He's skittish around other dogs, but I didn't think that would be an issue since it was made very clear to us that dogs were to be leashes at ALL times. Well, when we were loading into the boat, the owners large dogs were overwhelming my dog. My boy was cowering behind me while these dogs bombarded me and the owner kept telling me to let him off his leash to "play" with them. I made it clear that Lake is scared of other dogs, and DOES NOT want to play. If I had let go of his leash he would've ran for the hills or stayed right where he was scared out of his mind. After about five minutes of that, he finally called his dogs off the boat. Yes, his dogs were in the boat we were renting cornering my dog. I'm not saying his dogs were mean in anyway, but after I told him my dog was uncomfortable, he should've called them off. I was talking to a neighbor down the street that said one of the dogs that lives around there has fought the owners dogs before because they're so overwhelming. (That's hearsay though.) our campsite (I use that term lightly) didn't even have its own fire pit. We had one fire pit between three campsites, so you just had to hope that your neighbors weren't going to use the seating area or fire pit when you planned to. It's definitely our own fault for not reading the reviews beforehand, but we immediately froze our credit card when we left, since there's a few other reviews mentioning that he stole credit card information and charged it weeks later. Lake Marion is beautiful, we had fun on the lake, but don't waste your money at this place. We spent $524 for a raggedy camper and a boat that barely ran. We were there for only about 36 hours, and that's the price it was Updating on 5/28 (two days after checkout) our card was double charged for the gas we used on the boat. We made a mistake and used our debit card to pay for the gas, and it was over charged. DO NOT spend money here. & if you do, make sure it's CASH. read more

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These guys will hold on to your credit card information and use it without your permission. Do not do business with Jim. His word means nothing the place is basically a trailer park on the lake. It's run down and half of the stuff doesn't work. Did I mention the owner is a scam ? Don't waste your money read more

I wouldn't rent a cottage from this man let alone a camp sit.dont rent a boat slip and pull out early he will not give you back any money.the grounds are not kept up.he is very dishonest read more

We rented a pontoon boat from there when we got it it had 3/4 tank of gas. The man who took my husband and cousin out to go over everything with them evwn pointed it out. We were only out for about a half a day and didn't drive a bunch. We returned the boat with a half of tank left. When we got home from out vacation I saw an $82 charge from lakeside. My husband called and the man said that that wasn't true and the gas gauge was broke and that we used 16 gallons of gas! There is no way in less than 4 hours we used that much gas. My husband and cousin were fishing so we were parked a lot and weren't gone long!! I will never rent a boat from them again and definitely won't recommend them! read more

I wish there was a ZERO star option... DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM. I cannot stress that enough. We rented a boat for the day for 250 bucks plus tax, within one hr the boat died on the water and they refused to pick us up because we drifted across the lake to the other side. After getting ahold of the game warden they picked us up and brought the boat to a local dock where the owners could come pick it up. Not only did they not refund me they charged my card another 200 dollars for the "tow fee" and gas. The owner Jim is a scumbag who will rent you broken run down Boats for an absurd charge and lie to you about how it's in great shape. Just look at ALL the other reviews for this place. Made the mistake of not reading reviews prior to reserving. Don't make the same mistake I did. Take your business elsewhere! read more

Great family friendly place to stay! Jim booked us on short notice into a very beautiful updated cottage with a fully operational kitchen, super fun location, and tons of family-friendly activities. We stayed one night in a 2-bedroom cottage where we had access to kayaks, paddleboards, a paddleboat, trampoline, water slide, toys for the kids, and even a small beach and food to feed the goats on the island directly across from the marina. Boat rentals are available on site and I am sure there is even more we did not have time to explore. This is not a resort in the sense that you are catered to and treated with 5 star service like the Hyatt, instead it is like staying at a friend's house who already has everything you need and knows you by name, a much more fun way to stay. We couldn't have had a better time and will be back to visit soon! read more

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We didn't actually end up renting a boat here because we felt like we were being taken advantage of. First they tried to charge us the rate for a larger boat even though the larger boats were all rented out and we could only get the smaller boat. Then they tried to tell us that the rates in their brochure were off season rates and so they would have to charge us more than the brochure rates, but it was clear from reading the brochure that it was their regular brochure as it said to ask about off season rates by calling. Overall we felt not welcome and were treated as outsiders. Decided not to give them any of our money. read more

We stayed here two nights ago and rented a pontoon for all day Sunday. Not only were we made to feel subhuman because we had our dogs tied, they weren't barking, yet the owners two large, scary dogs roamed free and scattered our trash later. The owner, Jim, told us "this is their place". Sunday (yesterday) we rented the pontoon for all day. We loaded it and I was concerned as it appeared old and decrepit. The dockhand attempted to start the engine and after it wouldn't crank several times, said it keeps doing this and don't push the key in too hard. I considered demanding a different boat at that time but didn't want to make the other couple with us uncomfortable (there were at least 7 nicer newer pontoons docked next to us). Long story short, we spent 7 hours on the water supposedly fishing, but every time we shut the engine to fish we had major difficulty starting it again. We were able to because my boyfriend is handy and fixed it each time. I can't imagine a yuppie out there in all that water with a boat that won't start. End of story: I called Jim, the owner, who talked over me the whole time, told me I "obviously had my mind made up" and refused a partial refund for our disappointment, wasted time and lack of concern for our safety. Don't use this place! It's a nightmare! read more

I would like to refer everyone to our website for pictures of our site which are an exact representation of our well-kept grounds. We have 20 rental boats, and they range from $75-$500/day. We continue to improve and update boats. Pontoon boats are designed by the manufacturers to operate at 15-25 mph. We provide pricing for everyone to afford. Our cottages are beautiful which is probably why we have dozens and dozens of returning customers every year. We have a very clean and well-maintained swimming beach, many new or newer FREE electric powered boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Our website is www.lakemarionvacation.com Most of our cottages are booked at least two months in advance because of the quality lodging, boats and vacation experience we provide. We pride ourselves on our family friendly atmosphere. We are a small family owned and operated resort, campground and marina with vacation packages for couples, families and groups. I challenge any reviewer to find a cleaner, better maintained and prettier site on 340 miles of shoreline offering affordable vacation packages (there are 40 other campground/resorts). We love to provide the best waterfront vacation experience possible. Of the thousands and thousands of people we have served the last 17 years at this location, I can count on one hand the number of people who have had a bad experience. I/We can't please everyone, but we will continue to do our best. read more

The boat rental was a reasonable price, but after we left they over charged my credit card. This is a place I will never return to rent from. Based on different sites online this isn't the first time this had occurred to one of their customers. read more

Quaint and comfortable cottage with updated decor. Very helpful and friendly owner and staff. Quite reasonable rates for pontoon rental. Beautiful and vast sporting lake with plentiful wildlife. All accommodations were made accessible with my power wheelchair. Just minutes from shopping and restaurants and not too far from either Charleston or Columbia. We enjoyed our stay two years in a row and will definitely return for future visits. Thank you Jim! -Dave & Kathy read more

Do not do business with this place! Jim and his employees are nothing but a bunch of scam artists! They are liars and thieves. we have tried multiple times to do business with Jim and each time Jim or one of his employees tried to screw us out of money. The last time my family and I visited this place was on July 11th 2020. On August 25th 2020 my boyfriend noticed that his account did not seem right, upon further investigation Jim or one of his employees charged his card for $649! When we tried to contact them to see what was going on they said that another family member of ours had called a few weeks ago before and never showed for their reservation so they charged my boyfriend's card for it. We contacted the people that supposedly made the reservations and didn't show and they have not spoken to or been to Jim's facilities since May of 2020. Jim did agree to refund the $649 but instead he charged the card again for another $649. Now they are not answering the phone they are not responding to text messages and they have not sent me an email that I asked for. Do yourself a favor and stay far far away! read more

If you want accommodations that have NO LOCK, plenty of ants and cockroaches, an owner's DOG that will BITE your child( with no remorse or acknowledgement of such action other than to say "We usually tell people to go to the urgent care if it breaks the skin.....SO HOW MANY TIMES HAS YOUR ANIMAL INJURED A CHILD ????) , and an owner's wife that will tell you that a boat you request to take out is " too nice for you" while she chain smokes and never makes eye contact then this is the place for you. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! I feel sorry for their VERY NICE Deck hands both of whom were very pleasant, they were the only pleasant thing about our weekend. read more

Good place with great view of lake. Management a little lax though. Things are a little frayed at the edges. Nothing terrible but could be somwhat better. Enjoyed my stay. Very peaceful and serene. Wildlife in abundance. Would go back for sure. read more

DO NOT RENT BOAT FROM HERE! They are a very shady operation and Im being kind. We too, like others that pre-paid for a Pontoon, showed up to be given THE crappiest, filthy, much smaller boat than had been requested and discussed weeks prior to visit. Hole in deck! Cigarette butts in nasty drink holders. Charged 250 for a 20ft that sat 4 at best and is advertised as a 150 rental. Gas gauge did not work. Said we had to visually check gas level by unscrewing gas cap and looking inside. They assured us we would get the larger, stronger motor to pull tubers next day. NOT. The boat they tried to put us on had no usable captain chair. Completly broken. Also filthy. Also a motor that would not support tubing. This company will totally screw you. A poor family with lots of kids were also standing there with no boat after reserving one a week earlier. Kids were very disappointed. We did receive a refund for that day but would not refund 100 for much smaller boat as advertised. Not a good experience and had disappointed family. Very unclean, unprofessional, and uncaring! They simply do not care. Rent at your own risk because you will NOT get what you are RESERVING! Key word. read more

Awesome place whether you're looking for a permanent spot or just want to have a break and lay low, there are fire pits and kayaks and dogs. And there are goats and chickens across the way on an island that you can kayak too! I'm thinking of talking to Jim about doing a chili cook off and community events! Sometimes the place is a little tooo quiet! that would be my only complaint ;) read more

DO NOT RENT FROM THIS PLACE. If I could give negative stars I would. We rented a boat the night before, paid for it . They ran our card. When we got there they had a nasty, crappy boat and said because we got there alittle later that was all they had left. Even the employee said before we looked at it that we would not be happy with it, it hardly would even start. If your employee says that you know it's a piece of crap. The owner was a jerk, he does not know how to run a business. Basically if you dont get there first they put you in a piece of crap boat for the same price as everyone else. They dont tell you any of that on the phone. Then he expected us to pay for an upgrade lol, seriously,and he wanted to be ugly because my husband had an attitude. We drove almost 3 hours and it was for our sons birthday what parent would not be extremely upset. The worst experience I've ever had. I'm telling you call another place. read more

I regret to report that the Lakeside Marina & Report falls very short on its "family friendly" promises. When we were told where our multi-family vacation for 12 would be held, my husband and I read a variety of reviews. More than once we saw the phrase "trailer park on a lake". When we pulled up the first day, that is exactly what we found. The cleaning lady was running late in tidying up but we could look in and select our cottage. Did we want the one with the shattered window or the one that smelled like wet dog? Waiting for our cottage, we tried the swim area. It was filthy: cigarette butts, beer tops, loose trash... and most of the beached kayaks were in disrepair or filled with fetid water. Not to mention the RV's with sewage problems. Or the Goat Island a stones'-throw away that was covered in trash and smelled awful. Or the owner's dogs who were allowed to relieve themselves in the very yard that our kids played in. Or the flies that ruined every meal, indoors and outdoors. We tried to make the best of it. We wiped down the kayaks and found that the nearby cove was actually a park with a clean playground and beaches with clearer water. Time on the pontoon boat was also nice for all ages (though some extra charges were a big surprise). But after giving it our best shot, all 3 families decided to leave an entire day early. Until the ownership changes its priorities to meet even the most basic guest expectations, you won't find "outdoor paradise" here. read more

Wish I had read the comments/reviews on their facebook page before handing over a debit card. The pontoon was in deplorable condition and did not have a working depth finder. He repeatedly commented that if there was any damage we'd be paying for it. Yet didn't have a checklist to notate the already present damage. The way he treated and spoke to his employee was worse than the condition of his boat. He did not want to settle up on the gas charges when we returned, stating that he didn't have time and would just charge our card later. We insisted and paid him in cash. 9 days after we rented the boat he charged our card again and has not returned our call to explain why. We can not reach anyone in person when we call to try and resolve this issue. We'll be filing fraud charges with our bank. read more

I posted this on the google reviews too. My experience was terrible. I used this company to rent a boat for my mother's birthday on May 18th. When we got there the boat they tried to give us was literally a floating tank of rusted metal. I asked for a better boat. The boat he then gave us was a safety hazard. It had no ladder to get in from the water. The gates on the "pantoon" did not shut but flung open. There were rusted screws everywhere. When asked for a newer boat, he said he could not do it. I should have walked away then. I paid for the $50 inter tube and did but recevie it. The boat wasn't fast enough to pull it. I was told I would be refunded. It is now July 2nd and still have no money. I have called numerous times and the owner gave me the run around every time. I finally contacted my bank to file a claim. This is not a legit business. Hell, it's an old man who owns a bunch of run down boats and leaches your money. Please, for your sake use any other company.. this was the worst experience. read more

I have been talking to Jim at Lakeside once or twice a week for more than a month regarding renting a jet ski or two from him. Each time, he told me that he had to work out the insurance and he hadn't gotten a good quote yet. After a few calls, I asked if I could talk to him about the logistics for renting since I would be at a campground across the lake. At first, he said he couldn't rent anything to be taken across the lake, but then he said maybe he could with an additional damage deposit, but to just keep checking with him until he knew about the insurance. I am leaving for the campground today and called to check on things (AGAIN). He still doesn't have the insurance worked out and then said he couldn't rent it to me for across the lake and, if I had told him that, he could have told me no. When I reminded him of the additional damage deposit, then he said yes that's what he said and to call back in a day or two to see if the insurance is worked out. I am so confused at this point and disappointed that I guess I will just give up. I don't understand what is so hard about the insurance and I also don't have any idea what the answer will be even if he does get the insurance worked out. Very frustrating. read more